About us

Witness was founded by directors, Simon Frost and Ben Hanson. Their diverse expertise brings both insight and exceptional directing to the table, offering a truly distinctive and impactful approach to any script. With a foundation in Psychology and early work with youth offenders, Simon and Ben possess a deep understanding of human behaviour and the complexities of the human experience. Combined with their experience at top London agencies, a strategic and empathetic approach is applied to their film making that prioritises authenticity and meaningful connection on screen.

We produce work for every platform

• Commercials
• Online / Social first
• Branded Documentary
• Broadcast Documentary

No matter the approach you choose for your campaign, insights and techniques from these genres will seamlessly inform, elevate, and shape your film. This cross-pollination of expertise ensures that every project is infused with depth, creativity, and innovation.

A Witness Production

We are proud to have built a network of exceptional partners who are specialists in our genre of filmmaking. Trusted Casting Agents, Editors and fixers whose knowledge of film locations around the world, particularly in challenging situations are just some of the collaborations that shape our productions. With our agency experience we also understand the clients processes and demands and are skilled at delivering bespoke production frameworks tailored to each project to ensure the smooth delivery of your campaign.

Sensitive subjects & challenging locations

We bring incredibly sensitive stories to life while keeping our eyes firmly fixed on the brand goals. From people living with motor neurone disease to survivors of suicide attempts, these are people that are often extremely guarded and unlocking their stories requires a tremendous amount of trust. We’re experts at navigating challenging environments across the globe; from Mafia-controlled regions in Kenya to the depths of the sea in Korea. What sets us apart is our capacity to do all of this while creating distinctive films, with brand messaging that transcend the conventional branded documentary.